Civil Engineer – Cape Town

Professional Career Services; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineer to work on various infrastructure projects in South Africa. The successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent problem-solving skills, and will engage with municipal stakeholders. Responsibilities include condition assessments, stormwater management, and effective communication with clients.

Benefits

Inclusive Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering.
• Proficiency in civil engineering software and tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of civil infrastructure.
• Prepare detailed reports and engage with stakeholders.
• Manage projects and contribute to design development.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

BSc/BEng

PrEng / PrTech Eng

Tools

Civil Designer

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employer Description

Our Client is a modern multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a 68-year established presence in South Africa. They have embraced the need to uncover innovative and environmentally protective solutions within all its designs and development procedures

Job Description

You will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for contributing to infrastructure projects. This role involves working on various civil engineering projects, including condition assessments, stormwater management, and infrastructure upgrades.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Condition Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of civil infrastructure components, identify defects, and determine their impact on structural integrity.
• Defect Analysis: Utilize defect rating systems to identify and categorize deterioration (e.g., corrosion, cracks) by severity.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on infrastructure conditions, repair procedures, and long-term maintenance strategies.
• Communication and Coordination: Engage with municipal stakeholders and clients to ensure project objectives are aligned and deadlines are met.
• Data Analysis: Process visual observation data to provide moderate confidence-level estimates of repair needs and future risks.
• Stormwater Management: Participate in stormwater management projects, including site assessments, hydraulic modeling, and developing conceptual designs for stormwater diversions, detention ponds, and drainage infrastructure upgrades.
• Project Management: Take on project management responsibilities, including organizing meetings, taking minutes, and communicating directly with clients.
• Design Development: Contribute to the design development process for various civil engineering projects.
• Client Communications: Maintain effective communication with clients, providing updates and addressing any concerns.

Qualifications

• BSc/BEng
• PrEng / PrTech Eng

Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in civil engineering, with a focus on condition assessments, stormwater management, and infrastructure projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in civil engineering software (e.g., Civil Designer for stormwater modeling), Microsoft Excel, and other relevant tools.
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work well under pressure. A natural leader with the ability to improvise and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Natural leader and effective under pressure
• Capable of report writing, presentations, invoicing, and client communications

Salary/Package

Highly Neg on experience

Benefits

Inclusive

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